21 September 2012

Space Cupcakes

It's National Cupcake Week and therefore a fantastic excuse to whip up something delicious in the kitchen. These are a little quirky but ideal for a bit of twist on your standard cake with the fizz of the flying saucers and sparkly glitter!

Combine the sugar, butter, eggs, flour and the cocoa in a bowl and mix until smooth.

Place the mixture evenly into the cupcake cases (makes about 18) then cook for around 12-15 minutes until well risen. Allow them to cool before decorating.

To make the gnache (alternatively use chocolate butter cream) warm the double cream on a low heat and add in the chocolate, stirring until it has melted. Allow the gnache to cool completely, whisk briefly and then pipe/spoon it onto the cupcakes. You can then add your glitter and flying saucers.